Califone Stories

Friday Reviews | The 7 Best Albums Out February 21

Califone - Echo MineA new record from Chicago songwriter Tim Rutilis Califone is never a simple thing. Fluttering between folk, experimental noise, electronics, rock and more, the songs seem to blossom organically but unpredictably, a thrilling ride for fans and listeners that has led to a devoted fanbase. Echo Mine begun as music for Robyn...

Review / Setlist / Photos: Califone & William Tyler @ Lincoln Hall 2/1/14

Words / Photos: Alex WoodAs Califone walked on stage, drummers Joe Westerlund and Rachel Blumberg fiddled with a hodgepodge of small, electronic noisemakers, opening the show with layers of gurgling electronic noise.Out of these noises came Dont Let Me Die Nervous from 2000s Califone EP, a track that showcases the bands full range of dynamics...

Interview: Tim Rutili on Califone's New Direction

Tim Rutili is the mastermind behind Califone, the sole constant in the Chicago bands influential 15-year existence.Califones latest release, Stitches, marked a new direction for the band with a cleaner production value, prominent vocals and more direct, personal lyrics. Around the time of its release, Califone embarked on an intimate living room tour, something...